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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,036.88, 263,611.26 and 119,424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,036.88, 263,611.26 and 119,424.78 is: 164,793.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,036.88 : 263,611.26 = 119,424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,036.88/263,611.26 = 119,424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,036.88x = 263,611.26 × 119,424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,036.88x = 31,481,716,731.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,481,716,731.02/191,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,793.92

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